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Introduction to Modern Philosophy 3 An introduction to philosophy through a study of the history of philosophy from the Renaissance through the 18th century.

Advanced Studies in the History of Philosophy 3 Reading, discussion and research in selected topics or periods from the history of philosophy. Notes: May be repeated with different course content. Advanced Studies in the Divisions of Philosophy 3 Studies in a single division of philosophy, such as aesthetics, the philosophy of religion, the philosophy of science, and the philosophy of history. Notes: May be repeated with different course content. Advanced Studies in Philosophical Topics 3 Reading, discussion and research in selected topics in philosophy, with special attention paid to contemporary developments in the philosophical literature. Notes: May be repeated with different course content. 1-3 Reading, research and discussion in selected philosophical topics and problems with an emphasis on research and writing skills necessary for successful graduate work in philosophy. Advanced Philosophy Seminar Senior Thesis 3 Directed research in topics chosen in consultation with the philosophy faculty. The student will write a substantial paper in philosophy, with some application to the Christian faith. Prerequisite: Student must be a senior Philosophy major or have the consent of the professor. 3 Directed reading in selected areas, topics, and problems in philosophy. Prerequisite: Consent of the professor. Readings in Philosophy

PHIL 213

PHIL 415

Introduction to Philosophy

3

PHIL 214

A general introduction to the nature, problems, methods, concepts, and divisions of philosophy.

199

PHIL 425

Introduction to Ethics 3 An introduction to philosophy through a study of the principal ethical theories and thinkers; basic ethical problems and related biblical teaching. 3 An introduction to the problems, methods and concepts of philosophy with an emphasis on the issues and theories of aesthetics. Introduction to Philosophy & Aesthetics Greek & Roman Philosophy 3 The history of philosophy in the West from the Pre-socratics through the Neo-Platonists. In contrast to 211, the lower division course which covers the same period, this course is designed for students who have already taken at least one course in philosophy and are expected to achieve at a higher level of learning. 3 The history and philosophy in the West from Augustine to William of Occam, with special emphasis upon Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. In contrast to 212, the lower division course which covers the same period, this course is designed for students who have already taken at least one course in philosophy and are expected to achieve at a higher level of learning. Medieval Philosophy Modern Philosophy 3 The history of philosophy in the West from the Renaissance through the 18th century. In contrast to 213, the lower division course which covers the same period, this course is designed for students who have already taken at least one course in philosophy and are expected to achieve at a higher level of learning. 3 An introduction to the basic elements of modern symbolic logic, including propositional logic and predicate logic. Symbolic Logic Philosophy Seminar 1 Reading, research and discussion in selected philosophical topics and problems. Prerequisite: The student must be a philosophy major or have the consent of the professor. Notes: May be repeated with different course content. 3 An historical and critical examination of selected metaphysical problems, topics and systems. Metaphysics Epistemology 3 An historical and critical examination of the philosophical study of the nature, scope and validity of human knowledge. 3 A study of the principal ethical theories and thinkers, basic ethical problems and related biblical teaching. Ethics Philosophy of Religion 3 An examination of topics in the philosophy of religion such as traditional arguments for the existence of God, religious epistemology, the problem of evil and religious pluralism.

PHIL 215

PHIL 435

PHIL 216

PHIL 445

PHIL 301

PHIL 450

PHIL 302

PHIL 460

Directed Research

1-3

PHIL 480

Directed research in some philosophical topic or problem. Prerequisite: Consent of the professor.

PHIL 303

PHIL 312

PHIL 350

PHIL 411

PHIL 412

PHIL 413

PHIL 414

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